Nestlé

Milo

Barcode 8888082140706

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Yes — Milo is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. It also includes flavouring (an industrial flavor additive) and a refined malt extract formulation (protomalt malt extract) rather than simple malted grain, both indicative of industrial processing. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and therefore place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

protomalt malt extract (malted barley (16%), tapioca starch)
OK

skimmed milk powder (22%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder (12%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

minerals (dicalcium phosphate, disodium phosphate, ferric pyrophosphate)
OK

vitamins (ç 83, b6, riboflavin)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Milo

Is Milo ultra-processed?

Yes — Milo by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. It also includes flavouring (an industrial flavor additive) and a refined malt extract formulation (protomalt malt extract) rather than simple malted grain, both indicative of industrial processing. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and therefore place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Milo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Milo as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.